New to Roku? Check these 8 settings before streaming
Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can…
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iOS 26 to let iPhone users check the weather even when there’s no service
With iPhone 14, Apple introduced satellite capabilities that let users call emergency services when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular connection available. Over time, the technology also enabled users to send and receive iMessages and…
How to check if your laptop has an NPU for AI tasks
AI PCs are in vogue, especially laptops. But most consumers aren’t totally clear on what an AI PC even is, much less which models qualify as one. It doesn’t help that AI PCs can be…
Mail moving unexpectedly among mailboxes? Check your rules
iCloud.com’s Mail app hides a feature that can also trip you up. You can set rules at iCloud.com that affect incoming and filed messages on Apple’s servers before they reach the Mail app on your…
Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to check
If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re…
Notepad has spell check. Here’s how to turn it on or off
Microsoft’s biggest apps — Word, Excel, and the rest in the Office suite — have all had spell checking for a long time now. But one notable app from which it was chronically missing? Notepad!…
Can’t connect to the internet? Check for a firewall or VPN failure
People write in with mysteries all the time. One is why their Mac (and sometimes other devices) will seemingly connect to a Wi-Fi network just fine but not be able to access the internet via…
Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new ‘verified’ symbol
You know that beloved VPN app of yours? The one you rely on to secure your internet traffic and keep your data private? It could be a fake. VPN usage is on the rise across…
Hey, game streamers! Check out CyberPowerPC’s newest Thunderbolt tool
A few years ago, CyberPowerPC created a double-PC-in-a-box system called Pro Streamer — one to play games and one to stream them — which was a dream machine for the Twitch set. But with the…
How healthy is your PC? Check with these 8 free apps
Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to…